ABSTRACT
As a part of a commitment to a modern, decent and inclusive society, the government has set out clear proposals to modernise the National Health Service (NHS) and social services, requiring these agencies to work collaboratively and in partnership with users, carers, the private and the voluntary sectors, to provide integrated services that will improve the quality of life for all citizens.
The National Service Framework for Mental Health (DoH 1999a) presents the government's intentions for mental health services. The concern here is with the interprofessional opportunities and challenges that users, carers, nurses, support workers, psychiatrists, social workers, occupational therapists, psychologists, workers in the private and the volunteer sectors, managers and administrators will face in the delivery of an integrated interprofessional mental health service.
